Supply Chain Director

Director of Supply Chain

Drive strategic vendor negotiations to procure essential materials, supplies, equipment, and services across multiple Sheffield Metals company locations. Collaborate closely with organizational leaders and Mazzella Companies’ Corporate Purchasing/Supply Chain team to innovate and execute comprehensive purchasing programs for all business units.

Job Duties:

• Develop, lead, and execute domestic and international procurement strategies
• Negotiate with vendors for products and services at the best possible price and service guarantee (including rebates, volume purchases, special program purchases, special terms, etc.)
• Establish ‘best practice’ purchasing policies, procedures, processes, and supplier measurement criteria in conjunction with Corporate Purchasing; ensures compliance through Managers of Business Locations / Branches
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate and researches new vendor/product opportunities in conjunction with Executive Management, Sales and Marketing management
• Create, analyze, negotiate, and execute corporate bids for services and products
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders, when appropriate, and monitor cost during the time-period
• Coordinate and lead meetings with key purchasing and material scheduling personnel
• Work with General Managers, sales, and business unit/branch personnel as a resource when source of supply is needed or delivery from vendor affects our performance to customers
• Create, analyze, report, and improve corporate metrics against corporate goals for performance through business units/branches
• Act as a resource for inventory control and logistics management for business units/branches
• Negotiate and track our commitments from vendors (including rebate programs with year-end goals based on year-to-date purchases) to assure that we stay on track throughout the year; prepare information and communicate monthly to Corporate Purchasing and the Leadership Team
• Attend trade shows as necessary to find new products, sources and enhance vendor relationships
• Attend vendor events to build and strengthen relationships
• Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Collaborate with Operations and central planning for prioritizing material to optimize inventory turns and decrease aged inventory when possible.
• Oversee claims management to accelerate claim resolution to minimize impact to customers and end users.
• Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner; follow all Safety Guidelines
• Committing to Lifelong Learning by completing all assigned learning and seeking opportunities to improve self
• Encouraging and holding team members accountable for their commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of assignments
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in an industrial procurement role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years industrial and/or distributor purchasing experience required, steel procurement experience/background specifically required; relevant direct steel mill purchasing background ideal
• Demonstrated ability to work in conjunction with Sales & Marketing to secure/maximize market growth opportunities
• Ability to manage, develop and lead others, specifically in the materials group
• Proven success/strong track record in sourcing and vendor performance management
• Ability to manage claims and conduct weekly meetings to drive compliance
• Ability to track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs/expenses and improve operational efficiencies
• Experience conducting negotiation strategies and closing business deals with optimal payment/freight terms
• Ability to forecast pricing and research global market trends to help leverage buyer-vendor relationships
• Ability to gather and analyze data to make sound purchasing decisions
• Proven experience in domestic and global logistics desired
• Strong negotiations skills and experience
• Previous inventory management a plus
• Excellent analytical, math and spreadsheet skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required
• Experience working with and recommending enhanced analysis in multiple ERP systems
• Analytical skills - must be able to synthesize marketing and pricing information to draw insights and actionable recommendations (e.g. structure the problem, collect data, identify issues and present results); should have strong quantitative skills with a portion of his or her background in financial or economic analysis
• Must possess successful experience in leading cross functional teams on projects
• Must have advanced writing and communication skills, and be able to interact and persuade individuals at levels senior to him or her, as well as actively participate in meetings and group discussions with individuals from various functions of the organization (e.g. Sales, Finance, Marketing)
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E-verify

The Mazzella Way (Sheffield Metals is A Mazzella Company)

Mazzella is a family owned company that puts people first. With over 1300 employees and 50 locations we are the humble leaders in the industry. We offer market competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Why Team Members join Sheffield Metals:

• Team-oriented environment
• A real Work life/ Home life balance
• Growth and Development Opportunities including a Lifelong Learning Career Path
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture
• Market Competitive Salaries
• Free Virtual Doctor visits with $0 copay (Teledoc)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Mazzella Core Values:

Be Safe - personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk

Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value

Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the Team over self

Be Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent; do more than to just get by, committed

Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamic